| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.1 km |
| Coordinates | -29.035, -177.661 |
| UTC time | 1986-04-22 18:35:40.120 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 22, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, April 22, 1986 at 18:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1059.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.661 and latitude -29.035.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-04-22
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